: Recent research by Z. K. Uslu employs "affect theory" to explain why Aksu's songs resonate even with non-Turkish speakers. The paper discusses her "anarcho-feminist" persona and how her music creates a "memorial time-space" for listeners.
: A study published in Education and Science analyzes 11 of her songs through a psychological lens, arguing that many of her lyrics reflect an "irrational belief system" regarding love and emotional pain. Sezen AksuВ Rakkas
While "Rakkas" is one of her most famous upbeat tracks (released on the 1995 album Işık Doğudan Yükselir ), it is often studied within the broader context of her . : Recent research by Z
: The song's title, which means "dancer" (specifically a male belly dancer in historical contexts), is frequently cited in discussions about her ability to elevate marginalized or "kitsch" cultural forms into mainstream art. The paper discusses her "anarcho-feminist" persona and how